Marker Wadden
Marker Wadden
Marker Wadden is a major project to restore nature to the Markermeer. By constructing nature islands with sand, clay and silt from the Markermeer, new nature will develop. Both under and above water. A natural paradise for fish and birds and a wonderful recreational island. With the construction of Marker Wadden, Natuurmonumenten, Rijkswaterstaat and Boskalis are creating a robust nature area in the heart of the Netherlands, where we are innovatively building with and for nature. With an initial contribution from the National Postcode Lottery, this project could get underway.
Activities
Marker Wadden is a new area for nature, m...
Marker Wadden is a major project to restore nature to the Markermeer. By constructing nature islands with sand, clay and silt from the Markermeer, new nature will develop. Both under and above water. A natural paradise for fish and birds and a wonderful recreational island. With the construction of Marker Wadden, Natuurmonumenten, Rijkswaterstaat and Boskalis are creating a robust nature area in the heart of the Netherlands, where we are innovatively building with and for nature. With an initial contribution from the National Postcode Lottery, this project could get underway.
Activities
Marker Wadden is a new area for nature, but also for people. The islands are easily accessible. Natuurmonumenten thinks it is important that the islands are accessible to people. This was therefore carefully considered during the project. For instance, the harbour mouth is wide enough to moor and there is a nice 800-metre beach behind the harbour. There are footpaths, boardwalks, bird-watching huts and an observation tower overlooking the beautiful nature.
Visit
The Harbour Island of Marker Wadden is open to the public. It is accessible by your own boat, or by means of a ferry that makes occasional trips from Lelystad. There are also charter boats offering day trips.
Haveneiland has been open to the public since September 2018. Discover this new habitat for plants, insects, fish and birds. A natural paradise where you can enjoy a new beach, new walking paths and new bird-watching spots.
As a contribution to the management and maintenance of Markerwadden, an area contribution is requested.
- Members of Natuurmonumenten € 3 per person per visit.
- Non-members € 6 per person per visit.
- Children under 12 years old free of charge.
Visitor rules:
For all visitors
- Markerwadden is a walking island, bicycles or other means of transport are not allowed.
- Part of the walking route is also suitable for people with disabilities.
- Be considerate of nature and birds. Stay on the paths and keep your distance.
- Markerwadden is still under development. Beware of quicksand.
- Dogs are only allowed in the harbour basin, if kept on a leash.
- During the breeding season, paths are sometimes temporarily closed.
- Kite surfing, windsurfing and flying drones are not allowed.
- Always take your rubbish home with you.
For all water sports enthusiasts
- Reserve your mooring via the BlueWater App
- Only moor in the boxes on the pile jetty
- Anchoring is prohibited in the harbour basin
- Maximum speed 9 km/hour
- Only this harbour island is accessible drill visitors, the other islands are a resting area for birds and fish.
